CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Kia Sportage has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 3 fires, 27 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22 reports).
1996 Kia Sportage recalls
Most common 1996 Kia Sportage problems
Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
What owners report
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH IN FOGGY CONDITIONS WHEN SUDDENLY SHE LOST SIGHT OF THE ROAD AND PROCEEDED TO STRIKE A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT RELEASE. *AK
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SPEAKER CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE LISTENING TO THE RADIO . FORTUNATELY MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH HER JACKET. THE FIRE BURNED PART OF THE DOOR PANEL. *JB
RECEIVED RECALL 02 V 216 000 CONCERNING FRONT SEAT BELTS, BUT REAR SEAT BELT FAILED IN THIS VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT REPLACING THE REAR SEAT BELT UNDER THE RECALL REMEDY.*AK
WHEN VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE IT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THROTTLE PEDAL WAS STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL. *AK
1996 Kia Sportage questions
Does the 1996 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Kia Sportage: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Kia Sportage?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (22), Power Train (12), Engine And Engine Cooling (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Kia Sportage has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.